Published by: Chinedu Michael Eze, Grace Ngozi Adewale
Lassa fever, caused by the Lassa virus (LASV) and transmitted via the multimammate rat Mastomys natalensis, poses a significant public health concern. The virus, a member of the Arenaviridae family, was first identified in Nigeria in 1969, taking its name from the town of Lassa in Borno State. These rats, as hosts of LASV, can excrete the virus in their urine for extended periods and produce
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Shear Bond Strength Analysis: Comparing Temporization Materials For Orthodontic Bracket Application
Published by: Khalid Abdullah Al-Nasser
In the contemporary digital age, there is a noticeable surge in the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment to enhance their esthetics and address oral rehabilitation needs. Adult patients frequently present with complex dental issues, including missing teeth, multiple restorations, and artificial prostheses. Typically, the final restoration for such patients is postponed until the
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Hidden Harassment: A Detailed Examination Of Bullying Among Orthopaedic Residents
Published by: Elizabeth Anne Carpenter, Michael James Thornton
Orthopaedic surgery residents operate within an inherently high-stress environment, contending with a multitude of demands ranging from clinical duties and surgical responsibilities to on-call commitments, educational obligations, research mandates, and life outside the workplace. Unfortunately, the pressure cooker of orthopaedic residency has given rise to alarming rates of burnout, with
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Behavioral Insights: Caffeine Consumption Patterns Among College Students During The Pandemic
Published by: Christopher John Sullivan, Angela Marie Richardson
Caffeinated beverages have long been a staple for college students, raising concerns about caffeine overuse. A recent survey conducted across five U.S. universities revealed a staggering 92% of students reporting caffeine consumption in the past year. This trend is on the rise, largely attributed to a lack of education regarding overconsumption. Notably, the primary source of caffeine among
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Published by: Grace Adewunmi Adebayo
Freshwater crabs are a vital macro-invertebrate group in tropical inland waters worldwide, serving as indicators of good water quality and playing a significant role in nutrient cycling in tropical freshwater ecosystems. The West African freshwater crab, belonging to the family Potamonautidae, consists of over 88 species that are found in various streams and river systems across Africa. These
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EMPOWERING THE COUNTRYSIDE: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON OVERCOMING ELECTRICITY ACCESS CHALLENGES IN RURAL UGANDA—A CASE OF SANGA SUB COUNTY
Published by: Olivia Nakato Ssempijja
Access to electricity is crucial for community development, particularly in rural areas where electricity is often unreliable or nonexistent. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the electricity sector in Uganda and analyzes the challenges facing rural communities in gaining access to electricity. The paper presents two case studies on Rural Sanga Sub County and Sanga Town Council
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INNOVATIVE GATEWAYS: DESIGNING AN ELECTRONIC GATE SYSTEM WITH FACIAL RECOGNITION FOR ENHANCED ATTENDANCE MONITORING AND ACCESS CONTROL
Published by: Ibrahim A. Okonkwo
Effective attendance monitoring is essential for the smooth running of any organization. Manual methods of attendance monitoring are time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to poor staff attendance and adverse impacts on the organization. Automated methods have been introduced, ranging from paper-based systems to biometric identification using fingerprints, face, and voice. This paper
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STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS: ANALYZING AN ENHANCED COVER-BASED 2- CONNECTED NODE PLACEMENT ALGORITHM FOR THE 2-CONNECTED RELAY NODE PLACEMENT PROBLEM IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS
Published by: Liang H. Chen, Xiang Lee
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have become an integral part of various industries and applications. However, frequent link interruptions and network unreliability caused by electromagnetic interferences may lead to high delay and packet loss, posing a challenge in achieving high reliability and stability in WSNs. In this paper, we propose an algorithm called Improved Cover-based 2- Connected
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CANINE TRIUMPH: EFFECTIVELY NAVIGATING GENERALIZED DEMODICOSIS IN A GERMAN SHEPHERD
Published by: Priya Nandini Rao
Demodicosis is a common, inflammatory parasitic skin disease of dogs caused by the excessive multiplication of the mite, Demodex spp, within the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. The disease has three forms: localized, juvenile-onset generalized, and adult-onset generalized demodicosis. Successful management of this disease requires prolonged therapy due to its cell-mediated
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CARBON CHRONICLES: NAVIGATING MICRO-GRADIENT IMPACT ON co2 EFFLUX IN BLACK WATER CONSERVATION ZONES
Published by: Olivia R. Johnson, Andrew M. Thompson
With the global human population rapidly approaching eight billion, the imperative to safeguard sensitive ecosystems has never been more critical for the planet's long-term survival. Wetlands, vital components of the Earth's ecological health, encompass approximately 6% of terrestrial land areas worldwide. In the United States alone, they span 274 million acres, constituting a remarkable 14%
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INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF BORIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION ON SERUM ALBUMIN LEVELS IN QUAIL DIETS
Published by: Dr. Yasin Baykalir, Prof.Dr. Aslan Baykalir
Boric acid, a versatile inorganic acid known for its applications in pest control, fungistatic properties, ceramics, and cosmetics, has recently garnered attention for its potential medical uses. Studies have revealed its involvement in various physiological processes, including immune responses, endocrine regulation, mineral metabolism, and lipid homeostasis. Additionally, boric acid exhibits
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PEACH PERIL: UNMASKING DIAPORTHE PARANAENSIS AS THE CULPRIT BEHIND EMERGING FRUIT ROT THREAT IN ORCHARDS
Published by: Ana Carolina da Silva, Antonio Oliveira, Luana Fernanda Santos
Peach (Prunus persica) holds a significant position as the third most vital temperate fruit crop globally, following apple and pear trees. In 2019, Brazil emerged as a notable contributor to peach production, yielding 183.1 thousand tons within approximately 16 thousand hectares, with Rio Grande do Sul leading the pack at 110.2 thousand tons and São Paulo following closely with 32.9 thousand
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ELECTROMAGNETIC ECOSYSTEM: INVESTIGATING THE INFLUENCE OF LOW-FREQUENCY FIELDS ON MICROBIAL GROWTH ACTIVATION
Published by: Luiz Antonio da Silva, Camila Oliveira Souza
Modern agriculture faces a formidable challenge: the development of sustainable systems that can yield sufficient high-quality food and fiber while minimizing environmental impact. The conventional approach to agriculture, reliant on synthetic molecules for weed, pest, and disease control, is not a sustainable solution. Sustainable production necessitates a holistic approach. Synthetic
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ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF DROUGHT DURATION ON COCOA PRODUCTION IN GHANA'S FOREST-SAVANNAH TRANSITION ZONE
Published by: Dr. Richard Star Naa
Cocoa production is highly sensitive to climate change, with rainfall patterns playing a crucial role in cocoa yield. Poor rainfall distribution has led to increased droughts and seedling mortality, adversely affecting flower stability, pod development, and ultimately cocoa production. Climate change projections indicate that these conditions will worsen, particularly in West Africa, where
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Published by: Chen Zhang, Hong Li
Experiments play a crucial role in high school physics education, providing a solid foundation for establishing concepts and discovering laws in physics. Experimental teaching is an essential component of the physics curriculum, as it aids students in understanding fundamental principles, developing basic skills, and cultivating scientific thinking. Relying solely on textbook knowledge and
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Advances In In-Position Electric Spark Dressing Of Metal Bond Diamond Grinding Wheels
Published by: Li Hongwei, Zhang Qi-Feng
The metal-bonded diamond grinding wheels wear out obviously in grinding process of hard and brittle materials such as SiC ceramics, and the shape accuracy will be destroyed, which will affect the grinding surface accuracy and surface quality. In this paper, a swing arm type electric spark dressing device is designed based on the characteristics of metal-bonded grinding wheel, which can realize
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Advanced Control Strategy For Electric Spring Based On Acoqpci
Published by: Chen Zhang, He Bing-Qiang, Deng Xiao-Li
Electric Spring (ES) can effectively alleviate intermittent and instability issues in distributed power generation systems. However, the control effectiveness and response time are poor under traditional control methods, which severely impacts the regulation performance of the electric spring. To address the poor stability of the traditional proportional-integral controller applied to the
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Eco-Tech Marvels: Advancing Mechanical And Electronic Engineering Through Energy-Saving Control
Published by: Mei-Ling Zhang
In the context of modern society, economic and technological progress, energy consumption is increasingly intensifying. It is in this context that people's understanding of energy conservation has gradually deepened, and control technologies for energy conservation have also rapidly developed. The energy-saving control system is a control system established based on energy-saving control
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Oceanic Mimicry: Design And Simulation Of An Octopus-Like Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (Auv)
Published by: Wang Jia-Li, Li Xin-Yu, Zhang Mei-Hua
With the continuous advancement of technology, human exploration and excavation of the ocean have deepened. The use of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to assist and replace human operations in complex marine environments is becoming increasingly popular. This paper presents the design and modeling of an octopus-like Autonomous Underwater Vehicle with multiple functions. Kinematics
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Advances In In-Position Electric Spark Dressing Of Metal Bond Diamond Grinding Wheels
Published by: Li Hongwei
The metal-bonded diamond grinding wheels wear out obviously in grinding process of hard and brittle materials such as SiC ceramics, and the shape accuracy will be destroyed, which will affect the grinding surface accuracy and surface quality. In this paper, a swing arm type electric spark dressing device is designed based on the characteristics of metal-bonded grinding wheel, which can realize
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Harmony In Motion: Developing Integrated Models For Rocking Analysis Of Offshore Wind Turbine Structures
Published by: Xiu Mei Wang, Feng Tao-Ming, Zhou Yi-Xuan
Due to the rising concern of environmental pollution and energy shortage nowadays, the environmentally-friendly wind energy has attracted extensive attention. Among all kinds of wind turbines, three-bladed rotors tend to be the most energy efficient. Many factors may result in the unexpected reactions of the structure, with the simulating help of Comsol Multiphysics, wind turbines with wind
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Data-Driven Process Monitoring Of Stochastic Production Systems Using Deep Koopman Neural Networks
Published by: Li Chen, Chen Xin-Hua
Stochastic production system (SPS) refers to a production process that is influenced by a large number of random factors, typical examples including industrial biosystem, composite material production system, and batch chemical reaction system. Notably, SPS is notorious for significant uncertainty and stochasticity, thereby making implementing process monitoring to ensure product quality a
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Efficient Power Flow Data Enhancement: A Wasserstein-Gradient Flow-Based Sampling And Replenishment Approach
Published by: Xiuying Wang, Wang Lei-Xiang, Liu Xue-Chen
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) methods to grid analysis has been extensively studied. The distribution characteristics of the power flow dataset required for the training of AI methods will affect the performance of AI models. The power flow data accumulated for offline analysis are manually adjusted limit operation mode and distributed at the grid operation boundary, so the
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